Paleo Double Chocolate & Ginger Cookies

I've mentioned this before, but I'll say it again- It hurts my heart to give away some recipes. Meaning, some that I create are SO special and SO awesome, I feel like they are destined for something better than this silly blog of mine. Anyway, I want you all to be able to try these cookies.

Chances are, you're reading this because of currently live a healthy lifestyle or you want to start. Either way, these cookies remind you how easy and enjoyable it actually is to be healthy! They are so incredibly rich, you won't miss "regular" cookies one bit. As a great source of protein, antioxidants, and other great properties, this isn't really like dessert at all!

I  made these cookies as fall gifts for friends the other day, and I've been snacking on them in the afternoon for a boost or as my "post workout". Really, you could eat 'em for breakfast too.

Enough with my babbling. Here's my recipe. You gotta give these a try!

PALEO DOUBLE CHOCOLATE & GINGER COOKIES 

1 Cup + 2 Tbsp almond meal
1/2 Cup almond butter
1/4 Cup pure grade B maple syrup
2 Tbsp flaxseed meal
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger (or 1 Tbsp dry ground)
1/8 tsp cinnamon
3 Tbsp 100% Cocoa Powder (I use Wondercocoa)
1 tsp ground coffee
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 egg
1/2 Cup walnuts, chopped
1 Cup dairy-free gluten-free chocolate chips (I use Enjoy Life)

Preheat your oven to 350.
Combine The almond meal, salt, baking soda, coffee, ginger, cinnamon, cocoa and flax in a bowl with a whisk.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with the vanilla, maple, and almond butter (I melt the almond butter to make this step easier) and add to the dry mixture.
Fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips.
Form small balls with your hands, using about 2 Tbsp of the dough for each. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet and press down flat with your hands. This recipe should make about 1 dozen cookies.
Bake for 11-13 minutes. Let cool for 1-2 minutes on the pan, then remove them with a spatula and place on your cool countertop.
Enjoy them warm or room temp. I highly recommend a glass of cold almond milk!

Side note- I got these cute Halloween treat bags at Wal Mart!